Minutes

Resolved:

            That Mr Colin Langley be elected Chairman of the meeting.

Councillor Maud declared a personal not prejudicial interest as a Farmer.

Members considered a request to review a decision taken by the Standards Initial Assessment Sub-Committee that no action be taken in respect of an allegation that a Member of any relevant authority had breached the code of conduct.

Members had 3 options available to them.

(i)                 Refer the allegation to the Monitoring Officer with an instruction that he arrange a formal investigation of the allegation, or direct that he arrange training, conciliation or such appropriate alternative steps as permitted by the Regulations.

(ii)               Refer the allegation to the Standards Board for England; or

(iii)             Decide that no action should be taken in respect of the allegation.

After careful consideration of all the evidence members

            Resolved:

            That no action should be taken in respect of the allegations